“I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder
We had our first snow a week ago. I'm a bit behind the times in posting. I just love our home under a blanket of snow.
Adrian spent his morning shoveling, Audra was with the chickens and Anna-Kate running around barefoot in her Pjs and mama made dress.
Zippy prefers inside, but the dogs love a romp.
My flower girl and I are mourning the end of the flowers. We have one tiny arrangement still in bloom on the counter. I love seasons, but definitely grieve the end of having Maine grown flowers on the table.
I grew up in 4-H and the club I was involved in was big into public speaking. I'm so proud to say that my trio are great public speakers and everytime they get up in front of others, I'm impressed with their comfort level. This was a Like, Don't like and Change challenge.
I started a beachcombing club and it's quite a delightful way to spend one's time. There were a number of October adventures that ended up with a fully soaked Anna-Kate. Born and raised Mainer, she is.
Last year there was an ad on facebook marketplace for free 'you dig' hydrangeas. I went, I dug and I pulled out a chunk of gardens and added them. I had visions for more. One year later, there's a different facebook ad for hydrangeas. I decided to bring Adrian. Adrian is NOT into my gardening ideas, but I told him he didn't want to send me to a creepy stranger's alone. He groaned, but came. When we arrived, he said "NO. Mom. We are not doing this." It was HUGE. I was thrilled!! It took a looooong time, but I dug it up. With him watching (because he foolishly wore crocs) and telling me I was ridiculous. BUT I DID IT. And then I remembered I just had our little subaru. BUT I WAS LEAVING NOTHING BEHIND. Long story short, I got them all in what will eventually be a hedge of hydrangeas and I'm so happy!
